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Traits

Can Shift enemies by using skills
Can be deployed on Ranged Tiles

Operator Description

Blacksteel Engineering Specialist Almond, more than confident in her own works.

Operator Quote

As long as you give her enough budget, that is.

Obtain Approach

Headhunting
Operator can only be obtained through Headhunting (Gacha).
Headhunting: Yes Recruitment: No
Release Date (CN) 9/5/2023
Release Date (Global) 3/19/2024

Potentials

Potential Item

Almond's Token A metal whistle that makes a shrill sound when blown hard. Quite the wake-up call. 'Yoo-hoooo—let's get to work!'

Talent

Immediately restores 4 SP after activating a skill for the first time each battle
Info
Immediately restores 6 (+2) SP after activating a skill for the first time each battle
Info
Immediately restores 8 SP after activating a skill for the first time each battle
Info
Immediately restores 10 (+2) SP after activating a skill for the first time each battle
Info
Talents from Module Upgrades

Stats

Level:
HP
ATK
DEF
Arts Resist
0
Redeploy Time
70
DP Cost
11
Block
2
Attack Interval
1.8

Skills

SP Cost:
7
7
7
6
6
6
5
5
5
4
Initial SP:
0
0
1
1
2
2
3
3
4
4
SP Charge Type
Skill Activation
Duration
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Skill Effect
The next attack drags the target towards this unit slightly, dealing 110% ATK as Physical damage
Can store 1 charge(s)
* The Force Level of the Shift is 0 (Weak)
The next attack drags the target towards this unit slightly, dealing 115% ATK as Physical damage
Can store 1 charge(s)
* The Force Level of the Shift is 0 (Weak)
The next attack drags the target towards this unit slightly, dealing 120% ATK as Physical damage
Can store 1 charge(s)
* The Force Level of the Shift is 0 (Weak)
The next attack drags the target towards this unit slightly, dealing 125% ATK as Physical damage
Can store 2 charge(s)
* The Force Level of the Shift is 0 (Weak)
The next attack drags the target towards this unit slightly, dealing 130% ATK as Physical damage
Can store 2 charge(s)
* The Force Level of the Shift is 0 (Weak)
The next attack drags the target towards this unit slightly, dealing 135% ATK as Physical damage
Can store 2 charge(s)
* The Force Level of the Shift is 0 (Weak)
The next attack drags the target towards this unit moderately, dealing 140% ATK as Physical damage
Can store 2 charge(s)
* The Force Level of the Shift is 1 (Medium)
The next attack drags the target towards this unit moderately, dealing 150% ATK as Physical damage
Can store 2 charge(s)
* The Force Level of the Shift is 1 (Medium)
The next attack drags the target towards this unit moderately, dealing 160% ATK as Physical damage
Can store 3 charge(s)
* The Force Level of the Shift is 1 (Medium)
The next attack drags the target towards this unit moderately, dealing 170% ATK as Physical damage
Can store 3 charge(s)
* The Force Level of the Shift is 1 (Medium)
Detailed Skill Info
atk_scale (Attack Scale) 1.1
force 0
cnt 1
atk_scale (Attack Scale) 1.15
force 0
cnt 1
atk_scale (Attack Scale) 1.2
force 0
cnt 1
atk_scale (Attack Scale) 1.25
force 0
cnt 2
atk_scale (Attack Scale) 1.3
force 0
cnt 2
atk_scale (Attack Scale) 1.35
force 0
cnt 2
atk_scale (Attack Scale) 1.4
force 1
cnt 2
atk_scale (Attack Scale) 1.5
force 1
cnt 2
atk_scale (Attack Scale) 1.6
force 1
cnt 3
atk_scale (Attack Scale) 1.7
force 1
cnt 3
SP Cost:
35
34
33
32
31
30
29
28
27
25
Initial SP:
5
5
7
7
9
9
11
13
13
15
SP Charge Type
Skill Activation
Duration
4 Seconds
4 Seconds
4 Seconds
4 Seconds
4 Seconds
4 Seconds
4 Seconds
4 Seconds
4 Seconds
4 Seconds
Skill Effect
Immediately launches a traction hook that Bind its target, then deals 110% ATK as Physical damage to the target and drags it towards this unit slightly every 1.5 seconds until this skill ends
* The Force Level of the Shift is 0 (Weak)
Immediately launches a traction hook that Bind its target, then deals 120% ATK as Physical damage to the target and drags it towards this unit slightly every 1.5 seconds until this skill ends
* The Force Level of the Shift is 0 (Weak)
Immediately launches a traction hook that Bind its target, then deals 130% ATK as Physical damage to the target and drags it towards this unit slightly every 1.5 seconds until this skill ends
* The Force Level of the Shift is 0 (Weak)
Immediately launches a traction hook that Bind its target, then deals 130% ATK as Physical damage to the target and drags it towards this unit moderately every 1.5 seconds until this skill ends
* The Force Level of the Shift is 1 (Medium)
Immediately launches a traction hook that Bind its target, then deals 140% ATK as Physical damage to the target and drags it towards this unit moderately every 1.5 seconds until this skill ends
* The Force Level of the Shift is 1 (Medium)
Immediately launches a traction hook that Bind its target, then deals 150% ATK as Physical damage to the target and drags it towards this unit moderately every 1.5 seconds until this skill ends
* The Force Level of the Shift is 1 (Medium)
Immediately launches a traction hook that Bind its target, then deals 150% ATK as Physical damage to the target and drags it towards this unit moderately every 1.5 seconds until this skill ends
* The Force Level of the Shift is 1 (Medium)
Immediately launches a traction hook that Bind its target, then deals 160% ATK as Physical damage to the target and drags it towards this unit moderately every 1.5 seconds until this skill ends
* The Force Level of the Shift is 1 (Medium)
Immediately launches a traction hook that Bind its target, then deals 170% ATK as Physical damage to the target and drags it towards this unit moderately every 1.5 seconds until this skill ends
* The Force Level of the Shift is 1 (Medium)
Immediately launches a traction hook that Bind its target, then deals 180% ATK as Physical damage to the target and drags it towards this unit significantly every 1.5 seconds until this skill ends
* The Force Level of the Shift is 2 (Strong)
Detailed Skill Info
atk_scale (Attack Scale) 1.1
force 0
hit_interval 1.5
hit_duration 4
atk_scale (Attack Scale) 1.2
force 0
hit_interval 1.5
hit_duration 4
atk_scale (Attack Scale) 1.3
force 0
hit_interval 1.5
hit_duration 4
atk_scale (Attack Scale) 1.3
force 1
hit_interval 1.5
hit_duration 4
atk_scale (Attack Scale) 1.4
force 1
hit_interval 1.5
hit_duration 4
atk_scale (Attack Scale) 1.5
force 1
hit_interval 1.5
hit_duration 4
atk_scale (Attack Scale) 1.5
force 1
hit_interval 1.5
hit_duration 4
atk_scale (Attack Scale) 1.6
force 1
hit_interval 1.5
hit_duration 4
atk_scale (Attack Scale) 1.7
force 1
hit_interval 1.5
hit_duration 4
atk_scale (Attack Scale) 1.8
force 2
hit_interval 1.5
hit_duration 4

Modules

Lvl: 50
Trust: 100 (10,070 Points)
Availability: na
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Equip Trait
While being pulled, enemies take Arts damage proportional to the distance traveled
Equip Attribute Bonuses
Stat Value
max_hp 130
def 17
Unlock Information
Materials
x2
x3
x40000
Missions
During battle, have Almond use Power Traction a total of 10 times (excluding Support Units)
Clear Side Story BI-2 with a 3-star rating; You must deploy your own Almond, and use Power Traction at least 2 times

RIIC Base Skills

Little Whims Lvl: 1
(小奇思)
Room Type:
Factory
When this Operator is assigned to a Factory, Precious Metal productivity +25%, and Morale consumed per hour +0.25
(挑大梁)
Room Type:
Factory
When this Operator is assigned to a Factory, for each Blacksteel Worldwide Operator in the Base (excluding Assistants, max 3), Precious Metal productivity +2% and Morale consumed per hour -0.15

Quick Evaluation

+ S1: Charge based Shift skills are quite useful in general. Along with her Talent, she can have 4 charges immediately available.
+ S2: Four second bind.
= Talent: Her Talent gives her relatively quick access to multiple shifts, but is useless after.
- S1: Unfortunately, S1's value is neutered by a poor Force level which doesn't improve over Mastery.
- S2: The distance a pull skill moves an enemy is actually related to how far away the enemy is from the operator. By pulling the enemy closer, each pull gets "weaker", so the shift distance is not as good as it may appear. In fact, her S2 will rarely pull an enemy further than the other Hookmasters. Higher SP cost than comparable skills on the other Hookmasters. Only one target while Snowsant, Cliffheart, and Rope can all pull multiple.

Operator Overview

Credits:  Jetroyz, Setsura

"I am the engineer sent by BlackSteel to collaborate with Rhodes Island. Just call me Almond. You are the Doctor Jessica mentioned? I have to take a good look at you, um... There is nothing special."

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"Have you heard? We are going to have an engineer for this round of exchange program with BlackSteel."

"Really? I thought there were only mercenaries with guns in BlackSteel... Do you have her resume?"

"Yes, I just got a glance at it, and it seems to be a newcomer who has only worked for more than a year. Here you go."

"Wow, after joining BlackSteel International, she has served as the Chief Technical Officer of the team in operations many times. And the Chief is still so young... She must be the kind of genius who is silent and devoted to scientific research, right?"

A series of footsteps stopped abruptly at the entrance of the engineering department, followed by voices.

"Hello, I'm the engineer sent by BlackSteel to come to Rhodes Island for the exchange. Just call me Almond. Heavy machinery and power engineering are my specialties, and I also have a little bit of experience in energy systems. Don't underestimate me because I look small, I can handle a lot. I would be more than happy to be invited for a drink after work. I am a good drinker so you don’t need to take care of me. Thanks. By the way, who is the person who manages the budget here? I want to introduce myself. Also, is the prototype drawing for the automatic transmission here? I want to take a look..." 

"Huh? Don't you guys have anything to ask? What are you doing just staring at me?"

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Illustrator: 直立行走

CV: Yu Serizawa

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Talents and Skills

Rarity: 5★ 

ArchetypeSpecialist [Puller / Hookmaster]

Trait: Can Shift enemies by using skills. Can be deployed on Ranged Tiles

Talent 1: Recover SP after the end of the first skill used in each battle

Skill 1: The next attack pulls the target towards self with certain force and deals a certain amount of Physical damage. Can hold charges.

Skill 2: When skill is activated, fire a hook towards the target and Bind it, then periodically deal Physical damage and drag the target towards self with certain force until the skill ends.

Newbie Tier List Explanation

There's no reason to use Almond as a newbie. Pullers are a rare niche in the first place, so the much cheaper Rope is the better option for starting. Almond falls behind even in long-term investment too. Cliffheart, who you get for free as part of the login, is significantly better. And Gladiia, who is available for free via Record Restore, is a top-tier meta unit when fully invested. There's just no value in Almond in the game, and especially so for a new player.

Skill Discussion

Skill
Mastery
Story
Advanced
Roguelike
S1M3 None
S2M3 None

There isn't a lot of reason to invest resources into Almond's Masteries. Unfortunately for her, the Hookmaster archetype is a crowded one, and she comes dead last in value among them even before considering that all of her competition is given out for free. If you particularly like Almond, for whatever reason, or fancy yourself one of those extreme niche players, then both of Almond's skills are viable options, and you will likely want to invest in the full M6 despite her otherwise poor performance.

Her S1 has the most potential if you're aiming for a niche that doesn't include Gladiia. Charge based Shift skills (such as Gladiia's similar S1) are potentially very powerful, and at S1M3 along with her Talent, Almond can have as many as four charges immediately available. Unfortunately, she's stuck at a basic Force level of 1 with no upgrade via Mastery that most other Shift skills get. This really limits where it can be used and Hookmaster's are already quite situational. Gladiia's S1 is just straightup better because of this.

Note that while her S1 does not get a Shift increase at M3, it does get a reduction in SP cost on a charge-based skill, so it's still valuable if you're planning to use Almond.

S2 is unfortunately rather awkward. It's pretty significantly inferior to either Cliffheart's or Snowsant's S2, which both can catch multiple enemies and have much lower SP costs. Catching only one target is a huge usability problem, and she will often not hook who you want on top of far lower availability. The Bind uptime is pretty negligible as well for being single-target on such a long cycle. The one upside potential it has is the triple pull. This potentially can give it a leg up, but situations that's useful in are quite rare due to how pulling works. The net distance an enemy moves when pulled actually decreases with how close the enemy gets, so the total distance pulled is not a simple 3x like you might expect. Mastery will still be worth a look if you plan to use Almond due to the Force increase, but the average player should strongly consider any of the other Hookmasters instead.

Operator Featured Articles

Skill Upgrade Costs

Level Requisites Materials
1 ➝ 2
Lv1
x4
2 ➝ 3
Lv1
x4
x5
3 ➝ 4
Lv1
x6
x2
4 ➝ 5
Lv1
x6
x8
5 ➝ 6
Lv1
x6
x4
6 ➝ 7
Lv1
x6
x3
x3
Skill Level Requisites Materials
1
Lv1 8h
x5
x3
x4
Lv1 16h
x6
x3
x4
Lv1 24h
x10
x4
x4
2
Lv1 8h
x5
x3
x4
Lv1 16h
x6
x3
x4
Lv1 24h
x10
x4
x3

Overall Skill Cost

Elite Upgrade Costs

Level Materials
x20000
x4
x5
x3
x120000
x3
x6
x13

Overall Elite Cost

Total Cost

Operator Profile

Artist 直立行走
CV 芹泽优
CV (EN) Eden Riegel
CV (CN) 二娇
CV (KR) 金睿临
Gender Female
Place of Birth Columbia
Birthday Feb 27
Race Perro
Height 140cm
Combat Experience
1 Year
Infection Status Originium crystals distributed across surface of body, confirmed Infected by medical examination.
Nation
Group
Physical Strength Normal
Mobility Normal
Physiological Endurance Standard
Tactical Planning Standard
Combat Skill Standard
Originium Adaptability Normal

Profile

Laura Arias, an engineering expert from Blacksteel Worldwide. She possesses remarkable technical acumen for her age and has rich, practical experience in fields such as mechanical engineering and automation. She's provided critical technical support to numerous Blacksteel operations.
During the latest round of exchange projects between the two companies, Laura personally applied to be deployed to Rhodes Island as a dispatch operator. Now, she works with Engineering on its R&D projects as a special technology consultant, and she's no slouch either.

Clinical Analysis

Increase Trust to 25.
Imaging tests show the indistinct outlines of internal organs, obscured by abnormal shadows. Originium granules detected in the circulatory system. The subject is confirmed to be infected with Oripathy.

[Cell-Originium Assimilation] 4%
Small traces of crystallization are visible on Operator Almond's body surface.

[Blood Originium-Crystal Density] 0.19u/L
Operator Almond's BOCD is trending upwards. Fortunately, her condition has not worsened.
Considering how often she goes into the engine layer of nomadic plates, ventures deep inside energy towers, and even hangs out in front of active power plants, she should consider herself lucky that she's as healthy as she is.

Archive File 1

Increase Trust to 50.
When it comes to engineering experts, Almond is a rare breed: the kind that talks way too much.
Many Engineering operators still remember how, the moment she set foot in Engineering, Almond started expressing her opinions on every project and prototype she spotted, as well as joining in on the engineers' discussions with no reservations whatsoever. Rather than putting her head down to work, she'd much rather talk it out in a group and facilitate teamwork. By lucky coincidence, this is exactly how Rhodes Island tends to work. Aside from helping her fit in right away, her bottomless blabbermouth quickly dispelled the image of a young, accomplished engineer everyone had of her, and without attracting any animosity.
Almond talks fast, but her words are clear and distinct, and she is confident in the way she expresses herself. When discussing things such as budget and safety, her conversations balloon to double the normal length (and when talking about useless crap, quadruple the length). When expressing her opinions, she starts with her conclusion before going into each individual issue, such that everyone can clearly understand what she has to say. She always gets straight to the point. Surprisingly, however, her look of concentration while talking has also become a topic of interest among certain operators.

'Did you see that?! After just five minutes of talking, she figured out how the Type I02 Originium internal combustion engine works, and even arranged for the follow-up work right after. Amazing how quickly she solved the explosion risk.'
'Oh... Laura's cheeks look so red when she's talking. I wanna pinch them so much—'
—The private conversation of two Engineering Department operators

Archive File 2

Increase Trust to 100.
It's worth noting that money—or more accurately, funding—holds a very important position in Almond's way of life.
If she sees life as a large engineering project, then currency must be its energy source, the key to the entire system's operation. In which case, her keen nose for and stubborn pursuit of funding must have some kind of hard-to-explain connection to her outstanding insight as an engineer. 'Funding doesn't solve every engineering problem, but you can't get anything done without funding.' Almond has proven through her actions that she takes this mantra to heart. Her total number of budget applications each quarter is consistently number one within the department, and she always provides the most diverse reasons in them:
—'The tensile strength is way below standards. We gotta change the entire outer shell to Fuscous Fiber!'
—'This is an emergency! We need to add a new sewage system to the control room!'
—'The technicians are passing out! We need a new filtration system ASAP!'
Although the amount of funding she seeks is truly terrifying, and she often falls behind on progress milestones, Almond's need for funding is by no means baseless or unfounded. She gives each and every line item in her budget careful consideration, and has clear entries in her accounts to back everything up. As for her seemingly absurd reasons, the vast majority of them are a testament to her hard work at pushing boundaries.
As it turns out, all of her research results are proof of her talent and how forward-thinking she is.

[Voice Log]
'My mom's a doctor, my grandma's an engineer, and my dad's a househusband. When we first moved to Columbia, it was hard to find work. My family was very poor, and my dad had to figure out how to stretch a single loaf of rye bread to feed the whole family for a day.
'My grandma made my tools, and the money I spent on my equipment came from my mom working night shifts. The only parts I could use were scraps from the workshops...
'I'm sure you know, but people who grew up like me never waste a cent. Please... just a little more funding. Just a teensy bit.'
'How many times have you given us that same sob story? But the problem here isn't the budget... Why don't you take another look at the reason you put on the form?
'The pink paintjob looks so lame...'
'No duh it does! That's a special suspension arm! We need to paint it neon green to suit the needs of nighttime work!'

Archive File 3

Increase Trust to 150.
Of all her coworkers from Blacksteel, Jessica is the one that Laura worries about the most. From a bystander's point of view, perhaps 'Jessica's family is loaded' is reason enough for Laura to befriend her, but interestingly enough, it was Jessica who laid the groundwork for their friendship.
Laura was infected with Oripathy after graduating from college, and was forced to give up on a job offer from a tech company and join Blacksteel Worldwide instead, known for its tolerance of the Infected. Yet before this, Laura had no experience getting along with mercenaries. As to be expected, on her first mission, the mercenaries already had strong doubts about the green engineer's unusual ideas. And when Laura found herself in that difficult position, it was Jessica who stepped forward to support her plan as well as persuade the other mercenaries to trust her.
When questioned about this afterward, Jessica noted that she saw a bit of her old self in Laura, from back when no one believed in her. It was through the trust of Liskarm and Franka that she finally mustered her confidence. But regardless, she thought that Laura also deserved a chance to be believed in, and Laura responded to her trust with results. This is how their friendship began.

[Blacksteel Worldwide - Operational Records]
Inquiry Scope: Laura Arias, Jessica Brynley
Control Clearance: Liskarm
......
'Jessica, why didn't you follow the plan and use the equipment I set up?! Do you know how bad things can get if you don't follow regulations?!
'You see that big wheel spinning really fast? Your hand almost got caught in it! You see all this sweat? That's how anxious you made me!
'You're always like this. Last time, and the time before that, and the time before... Don't give me that teary-eyed look. I'm not falling for it! Don't think I'm gonna go easy on you!'
'You... You said that would buy the workers more time. B-But, have you considered how dangerous of a situation that would put you in?
'......
'*sob*... What do I even do with you, Jessica? I've talked to you about this so many times already...
'Leave me alone. I'm not crying. Go away!
'Waah... Go away. I'm not eating any dessert you're buying me...
'*sob*... You say we're going to that restaurant you need to reserve a year in advance?
'...What're you laughing at? I'm gonna eat till I drop! Hmph.. Don't you look at me with those teary eyes then!'

Archive File 4

Increase Trust to 200.
'There's a flame burning in Almond's eyes.'
An Engineering operator described the scene she saw that night. She remembers Almond working overtime in the laboratory, and that she was bringing her a cup of hot cystymilk, but when she opened the door, she found Almond frowning as she stared intently at the computational model running on the screen, the simulated flame reflected right in her eyes. The operator was shocked, as she had never seen such an expression on her face, but when Almond turned around and started chatting with her, that expression was nowhere to be seen.
Then, as she spent more and more time onboard Rhodes Island, more and more people started to realize that her petite body packed a huge amount of energy, as though at a moment's notice she could leap high into the sky to snatch something. Almond's lively personality may give the impression that 'she's very laid-back.' But in reality, the amount of effort she puts in has reached a level her coworkers could only dream of. She is able to lock herself in the laboratory all day, repeatedly work out the projects' most minute details with her team members, or run all over the place to secure the funding she needs. Motor systems and safety are two of her top concerns, and to obtain perfect performance numbers, she is willing to pull multiple all-nighters testing in the lab. Once, she was even found passed out in front of a work table.
Yet, when others ask her why she's willing to go to such lengths, she always answers evasively with excuses like 'my career' and 'dreams,' but no amount of questioning can get her to elaborate on those dreams. Some were worried that, as a Blacksteel employee, perhaps her participation in Rhodes Island R&D projects implied some kind of ulterior motive, though these rumors were quickly dispelled after her projects kept yielding results, while her attitude toward work remained unchanged.
Even after her cystymilk had gone cold, she continued to stare at the screen. Compared to what she had lost, she thought she had yet to achieve enough, to jump high enough.

[Voice Log]
Sometimes, I still dream of that morning we left Bolívar. The sky was pretty dark, and the shocked fowlbeasts were flying in circles above us. Mom loaded the last crate onto the car, I sat down on the crate, and then the engine started to roar under my butt.
The car started to move, and it got faster and faster. There was a loud boom. My dad covered my ears. I could make out where the fireball had landed. That was where our house used to be. My mom's medical certificate, my grandma's workshop, and all the dolls I couldn't bring with me were all still there.
I looked at it again, and all I could see was a firelight soaring up into the sky. There was nothing left.

Promotion Record

Upgrade to Elite LV2.
Under normal circumstances, Almond is very easy to get along with. There is, however, one special exception.
Simply put, you shouldn't overdo it when you tease her. Say, when you give her apple wedges, don't sneak in a slice of onion. Or when she's focused on her work, don't suddenly hug her and hold her up, lifting her feet off the ground.
Whenever similar situations occur, all the anger that's welled up in the bottom of her heart is immediately unleashed.
Trust me, you don't want to know what it's like.

Voice Lines

Default
Appointed as Assistant Eh, how come work at the Engineering Department here is even more exhausting than Blacksteel? Good thing I've got some easy paperwork for a change of pace. Lemme start with this one. Umm... Hehe, sorry I bothered you, Doctor. I've got work to do, so I'm heading back to Engineering.
Talk 1 Doctor, you should've told me you dropped something behind this shelf. Look at you, wriggling around on the floor all day. Alright, get up. I've got specialized tools I use to carry bulky, heavy engineering equipment. We'll move it aside and grab your stuff. Do you have earplugs, though? It's probably gonna hurt your ears when I tow around this heavy-ass metal shelf...
Talk 2 Be brave, Laura. If you want your work to go smoothly and advance your career, you gotta take the plunge. Think about your future... Think about your dreams... Ah! What are you doing behind me?! I, I'm fine, it's just... I gotta get an injection tomorrow. I'm... I'm trying to get myself ready.
Talk 3 If you ask me, the most annoying part of engineering projects and experiments is the funding! Even when you get your hands on it, you still have lots to worry about. Everything I do costs money, and every monthly account statement is red as hell, and my budget's always like toilet paper! Speaking of, how much funding can you give me next month? I gotta start planning early.
Talk after Promotion 1 My whole family lived in a single basement room when we first moved from Bolívar to Columbia. The space under my mother's bed was my first 'engineering lab.' I made lots of weird trinkets there. But I also got smacked just as much, heheh.
Talk after Promotion 2 The power plant is like the heart of a nomadic plate. During my years in the field with my team, I've basically been its primary physician. Either I'm giving it all I got to recover its pulse, or... I'm pronouncing it dead when there's nothing more I can do.
Talk after Trust Increase 1 Hey, hey, Doctor! Down here! Look at me! I've got good news. Our engineering project just had a major breakthrough. Don't stand there like a bump on a log. Come, let's sit down, I'll show you... Oh my gosh, I'm sorry, I forgot to wash my hands. I got a handprint on your coat....
Talk after Trust Increase 2 Nah, don't worry. My kneecap's not hurt. I just have a small crystal there, so I hide it with a band-aid. I know there's no need to hide it here, but I'm used to it. You know, Doctor, sometimes I wonder, If I'd met you guys before Blacksteel... Never mind. We don't have time for what-ifs.
Talk after Trust Increase 3 Doctor, you give everything you've got, even when there's nothing in it for you, just like Jessica. I'm not nearly as selfless as you guys, but I know when to be grateful. I won't let you down or squander the money and trust you two invested in me. I promise.
Idle Falling asleep right on your desk... and your hair blocking your eyes like that. Hmm, guess I'll leave you this bone-shaped hairpin.
Onboard Pleasure to meet ya! I'm the engineer Blacksteel sent here on exchange. Just call me Almond. Are you the Doctor Jessica's always talking about? Let me get a good look at you. Hmm... You seem fine and... Normal, I guess?
Watching Battle Record Now this is interesting. I never thought you could use engineering machinery like that.
Promotion 1 Oh, you shouldn't have. It's all a part of our contract. I'm just doing my job so… Hold on! What did you just say...? Invest · ment?
Promotion 2 Aw, come on. you can drop the act. I've worked on so many projects with Rhodes Island's Engineering Department. You're not here just to nitpick, are you?
Added to Squad You need my tech on the battlefield too? No problem!
Appointed as Squad Leader I used to lead an engineering team, but now a combat team…? Alright, let's do this. Everyone, listen for the whistle!
Depart Woo! I just got a new idea. Better write it down as soon as the fight's over.
Begin Operation Careful now, 'cause you won't escape once my little friends catch you!
Selecting Operator 1 Need me for something?
Selecting Operator 2 You need anything, I'm your girl!
Deployment 1 It's all just like the blueprints. Peerrfect!
Deployment 2 Even without a blueprint, I'm adaptable enough to work it out.
In Battle 1 All parameters set. Fire!
In Battle 2 Sheesh, why are you so heavy?
In Battle 3 Get over here!
In Battle 4 Oh shoot, my grappling hook's stuck! Sorry for tripping you!
4-star Result Doctor! Once we're back, be sure to check my blueprints! I can't just let you go when you've got such a great mind!
3-star Result Good work, Doctor! Want a cookie? Too tough to chew...? Hmm… I think it's fine…
Sub 3-star Result I would've liked a more perfect finish, but these results aren't so bad.
Operation Failure Laying down smoke! Doctor, we'd better fall back while the enemy can't see us!
Assigned to Facility The wiring in this room's terrible. Who did this? I'm gonna sort everything out here line by line.
Tap Wai-wai-wait! Don't push! You'll mess up all the cables in my backpack!
Trust Tap No · touching · my head!
Title Arknights.
Greeting I'm all set, Doctor. Ready to start working whenever!